Job Description

We are excited to offer a Band 4 Assistant Practitioner position working across University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (UHCW) and the City of Coventry Health Centre . This is your chance to be part of a thriving, supportive and innovative team dedicated to delivering exceptional care. This post is a great opportunity for you to develop your skills and make a genuine impact on patient care. For the right candidate, we would consider a Band 3 to 4 development post.



This role will give you the chance to work with primary care referrals as well as working with acute, secondary care referrals, whilst truly making a difference in people's lives.



Our department is proud of its friendly, multidisciplinary team that values every member and supports career growth, learning, and professional development. You will be working alongside Consultant Physiotherapists, First Contact Practitioners, Rheumatology physiotherapists, Technical Instructors and our Clinical Physiotherapy team.



If you're ready to take the next step in your healthcare career and want to be part of something brilliant -- apply now. Come and experience the difference of working in a team that's not just supportive, but genuinely inspiring.

Closing Date:

Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.



This post is for a Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner at UHCW NHS Trust. This role is within the outpatient therapy team based across both the UHCW main hospital site and the City of Coventry Health Centre.



Under the supervision of a Registered Therapist, the post holder will be expected to deliver a high-quality service by planning and prioritise own workload, as well as contributing to the effective and efficient running of the therapy service. The post holder will work independently within their scope of practice, demonstrating effective time management skills. The post holder will provide clinical support for less experience staff as delegated by the Clinical Specialist / Clinical Team Leader.



To assess, treat and discharge patients within scope of practice, including mobility, equipment and functional assessments, progression of treatments, and leading on planned group work.



To independently develop and provide exercise programmes for individual patients, with the guidance of a registered therapist where appropriate.



To use knowledge and understanding of physical, mental, and behavioural health conditions to recognise deterioration in patients. Respond by promptly escalating concerns to a registered practitioner.



University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.



We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.



Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.



We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)



By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.



The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.



Develops, manages and maintains positive, appropriate relationships with service users, families and carers providing person-centred care



Understands the different influences that impact on health outcomes for service -users and their families including health inequalities



Understands the aims and principles of health promotion, protection and improvement and seeks support from a registered practitioner when a service user signals a desire to change their health behaviour.



To undertake initial screening of patients to inform the OT / Physio in prioritising and allocating cases.



Understands the importance of adhering to codes of practice, clinical procedures and professional standards



Understands and demonstrates the principles of team and partnership working and is able to define own duties and role



Understands the role boundaries and importance of supervision and carrying out appropriate delegated tasks, ensuring timely completion



Provides feedback on service user progress and condition, recognises the impact of support and interventions, and suggests ideas for improvement when developing, reviewing and evaluating care plans based on objective evidence and experience.



Uses knowledge and understanding of common physical, mental and behavioural health conditions to recognise deterioration in service users. Responds by promptly escalating concerns to a registered practitioner.



Ensures safe and effective use of equipment by service users, carers and family members, including fitting demonstration, and teaching of safe and appropriate use. Ensures equipment is safe.



Keeps complete, clear, accurate and timely records, utilising digital platforms as required



Communicates effectively through a variety of methods including the use of interpersonal, written and verbal and non-verbal skills



Reports any incidents, accidents or complaints in a timely manner, taking appropriate action as necessary



Following qualified therapists instructions or as part of protocol, to continue/commence treatments.



To maintain the department and equipment in a clean and orderly manner, bringing to the notice of relevant people anything that is damaged/worn.



To ensure that areas are well maintained and comply with health and safety guidelines, ensuring the safe use of equipment and storage of materials.



To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.



For further details of the role please see the attached job description.